How to Look as Expensive as a Royal: Summer Dressing Edition

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are both bonafide style icons. The former is known for wearing more conservative clothing, usually opting for polished ball gowns and structured tea dresses. The latter is a little more of a royal risk taker. Markle is, after all, known for wearing suit separates, off-the-shoulder necklines, dark nail polish, and other things that the royal family traditionally avoids. Whether you're a Kate or a Meghan, or somewhere in between, you have to admit that they both do a swell job of combining fashion, function, and tradition into every single outfit that they wear. No matter what time of year it is or what event they're attending, they appear elegant, elevated, and polished.

Seeing as it's already mid-June, and warm weather is upon us, we thought we'd take a look back at Kate and Meghan's most regal summer outfits. You won't catch them wearing denim shorts and sandals. No, they have stately summer dressing down to an exact science. Keep scrolling to learn how you can look as expensive as a royal all summer long.

Kate Middleton's Summer Style

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Remember how we said the Duchess of Cambridge loves to wear tea dresses? This is a prime example. She wore this Jenny Packham dress during the Canadian royal tour back in 2016, and we're still not over it.

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Here's another Duchess of Cambridge look that we're bringing back from the archives. Kate made an appearance (and a big impression) by wearing this ever-so-chic French nautical-inspired outfit. We love how she paired her Breton stripe top and high-waisted trousers with a bright red clutch. 

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To us, this is a classic Kate Middleton look, thanks to her blush-colored A-line dress and nude heels. It's quite a simple outfit, but one that's timeless and elegant all the same. 

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Yes, culottes are approved by royalty (in case you were wondering). Here, Kate makes a royal appearance wearing an effortlessly cool pair of taupe culottes, a lace button-down shirt, and (gasp!) white sneakers.

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Polka dots are just another classic in the duchess's arsenal. Here, her A-line dress is the perfect way to beat the heat while still looking put-together. 

Meghan Markle's Summer Style

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Even when Meghan Markle dresses casual, she looks polished and put-together. The duchess wore this breezy, belted dress while out and about with Prince Harry, and it immediately made headlines after eagle-eyed fans noticed it was from Reformation (See? Looking expensive doesn't necessarily mean you have to wear expensive items.)

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Who can forget the time Meghan appeared at Wimbledon wearing what just might be the most elevated, crisp summer outfit of all time? Do as she did, and pair wide-legged pants with a striped button-down shirt and white fedora. 

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We think this outfit has summer wedding guest written all over it. The high-low hem and racerback design feel modern and fresh, while the double-breasted detail and nude stilettos keep it looking polished and expensive. 

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Meghan is pictured at the celebration for the Prince of Wales' 70th birthday. She's dressed conservative enough to win the Queen's approval, yet thanks to the mesh insert on her dress and her sleek sun-shielding hat, she still looks modern.

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Meghan proves that the best way to smarten up a summery dress and a crossbody bag is by tossing a black blazer over the top. 

Next up, six things the royal family never gets to wear.

Kaitlyn McLintock
Associate Beauty Editor

Kaitlyn McLintock is an Associate Beauty Editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Although she covers a wide range of topics across a variety of categories, she specializes in celebrity interviews and skincare and wellness content. Having lived in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, she recently relocated back to her home state of Michigan where she works remotely. Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , she freelanced for a variety of industry-leading digital publications, including InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Hello Giggles, and Coveteur. Before that, she held a long-term internship and subsequent contributor position at Byrdie. When she's not writing, researching, or testing Wholesale Replica Bag and greatest beauty products, she's working her way through an ever-growing book collection, swimming in the Great Lakes, or spending time with family.